Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, 10-minute dip perfect for game day snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
→ Buffalo & Pickle Flavors
04 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
06 - 2 tbsp pickle juice
→ Cheeses
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
→ Spices & Add-ins
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes
12 - Sliced pickles
13 - Extra chives
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or sturdy spatula.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly incorporated into the base mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking
- The pickle acidity cuts through all that rich creaminess so you never get that heavy feeling
- People will argue over who gets to lick the bowl clean
02 -
- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that no amount of mixing will fix
- The flavors actually develop overnight in the fridge so making it ahead is smart
03 -
- Use the paddle attachment on your stand mixer for the smoothest texture
- Pat your chopped pickles dry with paper towels if your dip seems too thin